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Wild Kratts

Discover Animals and Their Habitats Through Books

By Deborah Farmer Kris
May 15, 2017
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If your child loves Wild Kratts, here are some books that will spark their curiosity and teach them more about animals and their habitats!

Step into Reading books by Chris and Martin Kratt

The Kratt Brothers star in a Step Into Reading series, designed for kids ages 4 to 6. In each book, the brothers activate their Creature Power Suits and get an up-close-and-personal view of different creatures. Here are a few titles to check out:

Cat in the Hat Learning Library

Each Cat in the Hat Learning Library book is jam-packed with scientific facts. Written and illustrated in the trademark style of Dr. Seuss, the books add whimsy to scientific study. Fans of Wild Kratts will enjoy these animal-related titles.

More Books About Animal Habitats

​Over and Under the Snow(opens in new window)
By Kate Messner (Author) and Christopher Silas Neal (Illustrator)
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Explore the subnivean zone where tunnels and caves have formed beneath the snow but over the ground; it’s where many kinds of animals live through the winter. Learn about other diverse habitats in Over and Under the Pond and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, also by Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal.

Over in the Ocean in a Coral Reef(opens in new window)
By Marianne Berkes (Author) and Jeanette Canyon (Illustrator)
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Children are introduced to coral reef creatures — pufferfish that “puff,” gruntfish that “grunt” and seahorses that “flutter” in this adaptation of the classic song “Over in the Meadow.”

National Geographic Wild Animal Atlas: Earth's Astonishing Animals and Where They Live(opens in new window)
National Geographic (Author)
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Kids will enjoy colorful maps of every region of the world as they discover the animals that live in each area.

Welcome Home, Bear: A Book of Animal Habitats(opens in new window)
By Il Sung Na
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Through stunning illustrations and simple text, children follow Bear’s long journey around the world as he visits other animals in their habitats, far from his forest home.

Rainforest(opens in new window)
By Roger Priddy
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From deadly wandering spiders to playful monkeys, discover the incredible animals and plants that live in the rainforest. Children will explore the many rainforests around the world, including those in the Amazon, the Pacific Coast and Borneo.

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Show: Wild Kratts

Join the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure.

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